Everton FC transfer rumours: Andrea Ranocchia - Blues lead the chase

Wayne Rooney of England is tackled by Andrea Ranocchia of Italy during the international friendly match between Italy and England at the Juventus Arena on March 31, 2015 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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Everton are said to be chasing Inter outcast Andrea Ranocchia with the former captain now out of favour at the San Siro.

The Italian international centre-back is also wanted by the Blues’ Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United according to the Daily Express.

Everton are believed to be the frontrunners for the 27-year-old’s signature after enquiring about his availability during the summer when Chelsea were chasing John Stones.

Ranocchia, who had entered the final year of his previous contract, penned a new deal at Inter over the summer that keeps him tied down until 2019.

Andrea Ranocchia, Inter

However, he is unhappy about losing his place in the starting line-up under new boss Roberto Mancini and has played just 27 minutes of competitive action so far this season.

Reports in Italy claim that the former Genoa man will push for a move in January if he is unable to regain a regular spot back in the Inter side.

Club legend Javier Zanetti, who Ranocchia replaced as skipper at the start of last season, said: “I feel sorry for Andrea, he’s a good lad and I’m sure he’ll be back.

“He has to prove his worth, he should feel like a captain. Everyone is a captain, and the group is the most important thing.”